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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Star Formation and Gas Evolution in Nearby Galaxies Johns Hopkins University in United States

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Postdoc

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Astronomy

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Two-year postdoctoral appointment with salary range of $74,000 to $82,000 per year; extension possible depending on funding and performance.

Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

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Johns Hopkins University

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Astronomy
Galactic Dynamics
Star Formation
Physics
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About this position

Johns Hopkins University is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in the Physics and Astronomy department focused on the regulation of star formation and gas evolution in nearby galaxies.

The project is built around the KILOGAS survey, a large observational program of roughly 500 nearby galaxies that combines ALMA measurements with ionized-gas and stellar information from the MaNGA and SAMI integral field spectroscopic surveys. The successful applicant will investigate how galaxies evolve through the relationships between molecular gas, star formation, and black hole activity.

The postdoctoral researcher will derive star-formation histories and use them to study how recent star formation connects to the availability of gas. The work also includes examining the drivers of variation in star-formation efficiency and testing fundamental star formation laws across galaxies. The position is based within a collaborative research environment linking JHU and the Space Telescope Science Institute, with opportunities for interaction with journal clubs, colloquia, and other research groups.

The fellowship is advertised in collaboration with Dr. Kate Rowlands at STScI and Prof. Decker French at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The project offers a setting for research in observational galaxy evolution and, if desired, the option to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Funding details

Two-year postdoctoral appointment with salary range of $74,000 to $82,000 per year; extension possible depending on funding and performance.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field by the start of employment. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to work independently, and work well in a team. Practical experience with analysis of multiwavelength integral field spectroscopy observations in the context of galaxy evolution is required. Preferred experience includes full spectral fitting of star-formation histories and/or analysis of molecular gas observations.

How to apply

Apply through the Academic Jobs Online portal. Submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, research statement, and contact information for two referees. Reference letters will be requested for shortlisted applicants.

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Stellar Population

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Galactic Dynamics

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